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Saints snap counts: What to think when veteran backups get a long look

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New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees throws a pass during the first half of the team's preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) Noah K. Murray, AP

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) warms up with teammates before a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) Noah K. Murray, AP

New York Jets' Deonte Thompson (10) warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees throws a pass before a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) Noah K. Murray, AP

New York Jets' Daniel Brown (87) leaves the tunnel with teammates before a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets tight end Temuchin Hodges (86) warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets running back Ty Montgomery (88) warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) talks with teammates before a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets defensive end Leonard Williams warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets tight end Ryan Griffin (85) warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell (26) warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets wide receiver Charone Peake (17) warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets quarterback Davis Webb (5) warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets quarterback Luke Falk (8) warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) warms up with teammates before a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets' Deonte Thompson (10) warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton watches as his team warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) Noah K. Murray, AP

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees throws a pass as he warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) Noah K. Murray, AP

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) Noah K. Murray, AP

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) Noah K. Murray, AP

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) Noah K. Murray, AP

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) Noah K. Murray, AP

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees, right, throws a pass to a reciever before a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) Noah K. Murray, AP

New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell runs on the field for the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell smiles before a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) Noah K. Murray, AP

New York Jets defensive end Leonard Williams (92) celebrates during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New Orleans Saints tight end Josh Hill (89) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets' Brian Poole (34) forces New Orleans Saints' Dwayne Washington (27) out of bounds during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) is defended by New York Jets' Tevaughn Campbell (35) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New Orleans Saints' Jacquizz Rodgers (32) stiff-arms New York Jets' Henry Anderson (96) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New Orleans Saints' Dwayne Washington (27) is tackled by New York Jets' Neville Hewitt, right, and C.J. Mosley, left, during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) looks to pass during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) looks to pass during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New Orleans Saints' Jacquizz Rodgers (32) stiff-arms New York Jets' Henry Anderson (96) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws a pass during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) Noah K. Murray, AP

New Orleans Saints' Michael Thomas (13) catches a pass for a touchdown in front of New York Jets' Tevaughn Campbell (35) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) Noah K. Murray, AP

New Orleans Saints' Marshon Lattimore (23) runs back a fumble recovery during the first half of the team's preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) Noah K. Murray, AP

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws a pass during the first half of the team's preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets' Brian Poole tackles New Orleans Saints' Dwayne Washington (27) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New Orleans Saints quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) throws a pass during the first half of the team's preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets' Robby Anderson (11) stiff-arms New Orleans Saints' Marcus Williams (43) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New Orleans Saints tight end Garrett Griffin (45) is helped off the field during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) Noah K. Murray, AP

New Orleans Saints quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) throws a pass during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets' Brian Poole tackles New Orleans Saints' Dwayne Washington (27) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) gestures to teammates during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets' Blake Cashman (53) chases New Orleans Saints' Deonte Harris (11) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) follows through on a pass during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New Orleans Saints' A.J. Klein (53) dives for New York Jets' Ty Montgomery (88) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) Noah K. Murray, AP

New York Jets' Ty Montgomery (88) runs away from New Orleans Saints' Colton Jumper (51) for a touchdown during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) Noah K. Murray, AP

New York Jets free safety Marcus Maye (20) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets' Ty Montgomery (88) runs away from New Orleans Saints' Colton Jumper (51) for a touchdown during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) Noah K. Murray, AP

New York Jets' Temuchin Hodges (86) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets' Jamal Adams (33) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) points to the defense during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New Orleans Saints' A.J. Klein (53) dives for New York Jets' Ty Montgomery (88) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) Noah K. Murray, AP

New York Jets' Ty Montgomery (88) runs away from New Orleans Saints' Colton Jumper (51) for a touchdown during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) Noah K. Murray, AP

New York Jets fans cheer during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) Noah K. Murray, AP

New York Jets cheerleaders perform during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets cheerleaders perform during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets cheerleaders perform during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets' Jamison Crowder (82) spins away from New Orleans Saints' Chauncey Gardner-Johnson (22) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets' Alex Brown (25) tackles New Orleans Saints' Emmanuel Butler (17) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Emmanuel Butler (17) checks his alignment during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) looks to the sidelines during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets' Jamison Crowder (82) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets' Blake Cashman, left, tackles New Orleans Saints' Dwayne Washington during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) Noah K. Murray, AP

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) looks to pass during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) Noah K. Murray, AP

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) Noah K. Murray, AP

New Orleans Saints' Deonte Harris (11) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) Noah K. Murray, AP

New Orleans Saints' Teddy Bridgewater (5) throws a pass during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) Noah K. Murray, AP

New Orleans Saints' A.J. Derby (81) catches a pass in front of New York Jets' Brandon Bryant (38) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) Noah K. Murray, AP

New Orleans Saints' Dwayne Washington (27) is tackled by New York Jets' Alex Brown (25) during the second half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) Noah K. Murray, AP

New Orleans Saints' Deonte Harris (11) breaks a tackle by New York Jets' Matt Darr (3) during the second half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. Harris scored a touchdown on the play. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) Noah K. Murray, AP

New Orleans Saints' Deonte Harris (11) returns a punt for a touchdown during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) Noah K. Murray, AP

New Orleans Saints' Deonte Harris (11) breaks a tackle by New York Jets' Matt Darr (3) during the second half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. Harris scored a touchdown on the play. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) Noah K. Murray, AP

New Orleans Saints' Dwayne Washington (27) during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) Noah K. Murray, AP

New Orleans Saints' Dwayne Washington (27) is tackled by New York Jets' Alex Brown (25) during the second half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) Noah K. Murray, AP

New Orleans Saints' Deonte Harris (11) breaks a tackle by New York Jets' Matt Darr (3) during the second half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. Harris scored a touchdown on the play. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) Noah K. Murray, AP

New Orleans Saints' Deonte Harris (11) returns a punt for a touchdown during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) Noah K. Murray, AP

New Orleans Saints' Deonte Harris (11) breaks a tackle by New York Jets' Matt Darr (3) during the second half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. Harris scored a touchdown on the play. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) Noah K. Murray, AP

New York Jets cheerleaders perform during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) Noah K. Murray, AP

New York Jets cheerleaders perform during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New Orleans Saints' Ken Crawley (20) breaks up a pass to New York Jets' Deonte Thompson (10) during the second half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) Noah K. Murray, AP

New York Jets cheerleaders perform during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets' Bronson Kaufusi (91) lines up during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets' Tevaughn Campbell (35) during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New Orleans Saints' Taysom Hill (7) rushes during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) Noah K. Murray, AP

New York Jets' Arthur Maulet (37) defends New Orleans Saints' Lil'Jordan Humphrey (84) during the second half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets cheerleaders perform during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets cheerleaders perform during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets' Josh Bellamy (15) is defended by New Orleans Saints' Chauncey Gardner-Johnson (22) during the second half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets cheerleaders perform during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New Orleans Saints' Vince Biegel (59) during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

NEW ORLEANS — The third preseason game is typically the one used to get the starters up to speed for the regular season, but what does it mean when instead the veterans in the reserve units are getting extended playing time instead?

That was one question that stuck out after looking at the snap counts from the Saints 28-13 win against the New York Jets. The starters got out early, but their snaps were not simply handed over to the undrafted rookies.

We took a look at the long list of numbers and isolated a few notable ones here, something we'll do every week as the season progresses.

Twelve offensive linemen played at least 15 snaps Saturday against the Jets, but the most notable numbers were the two guys who played the most and the one who played the least.

Start with the latter: It probably says something about how important Terron Armstead is to the Saints that he was one of four players to be done for the day after the team’s eight-play 72-yard touchdown drive to start the game. The others? Drew Brees, Michael Thomas and Alvin Kamara.

Seeing Nick Easton and Will Clapp get such extensive playing time at the left and right guard positions makes one start to wonder if the Saints are getting a longer look at both to determine whether to keep them around come cut day.

Clapp, the LSU product, spent all of last season on the active roster but was a healthy scratch for much of it. New Orleans kept him around, in part, because of his versatility, but Clapp has been playing almost exclusively at guard during the preseason and training camp.

The Saints signed Easton to a four-year, $22.5 million contract shortly after Max Unger announced his retirement. But the Saints clearly are content with top draft pick Erik McCoy at center, and like Clapp, Easton has spent much of his time at guard.

Only $4 million of Easton’s deal is guaranteed, so it would not be outside the realm of possibility to see the Saints cut ties with Easton if his performance is not meeting the team’s standard.

New Orleans Saints' Ken Crawley (20) breaks up a pass to New York Jets' Deonte Thompson (10) during the second half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)(Photo: Noah K. Murray, AP)

As was the case with Easton and Clapp, it was intriguing to see the Saints get such a long look at veterans Ken Crawley and Patrick Robinson in this game. These snap count numbers also illustrate the clear cut hierarchy in the Saints defensive back room: slot defender P.J. Williams is right up there with outside starters Marshon Lattimore and Eli Apple.

Robinson was a pricey offseason addition before the 2018 season, but an ankle injury prematurely ended that campaign after three games, and he has not really pushed Williams for playing time as the nickel defender.

Crawley, who started 18 games in his first two seasons in New Orleans, is fighting to make the roster after a disappointing 2018.

Somebody has to be on the field, so it could just be that Robinson and Crawley were the ones to soak up the game repetitions after the starters’ early exit. But could this also be a sign the Saints are trying to see if they merit a roster spot?

New York Jets' Godwin Igwebuike (23) tackles New Orleans Saints' Dan Arnold (85) during the second half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)(Photo: Noah K. Murray, AP)

Those who were hoping to see Jared Cook suit up for the first time with Drew Brees were disappointed, as the veteran tight end took the night off. Cook appeared to tweak something in practice Thursday, and while the injury didn’t appear to be serious, the Saints smartly played cautious.

That left all the reps open to a handful of guys fighting for a roster spot, and there was some good and bad to come out of that.

Garrett Griffin, who spent the majority of last year on the practice squad, appeared to sustain a serious injury in the first quarter, one that required him to be carted back into the locker room from the sideline.

Dan Arnold enjoyed a fine game as a receiver, bringing in game-high totals in receptions (5) and receiving yards (83). Three of those catches went for first downs, but Arnold was also penalized for holding (to be fair, it felt like just about everyone drew at least one penalty Saturday).

Rookie Alizé Mack made his preseason debut but had a quiet night. He could have made a bit of a splash, as he was open in the endzone for his only target, but he either ran the route the wrong way or Taysom Hill’s throw was off -- either way, an off-target pass bounced off his fingertips and fell incomplete.

A.J. Derby also looked fluid as a pass catcher at times, though he had one diving catch overturned and another catch taken back because of penalty, so he finished the night with just one catch for 14 yards.

The Saints have some interesting decisions to make beyond roster locks Cook and Josh Hill.